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Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation is a community of passionate people who embrace innovation, engagement, and exploration. Come join us – together we will worship, connect, learn, and build a better world.

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Come experience the beautiful symbiotic energy that envelops the sanctuary when you heed the call to worship at NVHC. Whether you are seeking healing, courage, purpose, or peace; you will find it here.

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January 2019

Ever wondered how the words of the Torah became Halacha (Jewish Law)? We will look at Torah passages and follow them through the Mishnah and into the Talmud. You will be amazed at the complex and fascinating processes involved to turn written law into oral law. Click here to register.

Tamid dinner is an optional catered meal before Tamid on Tuesdays. The meal is kosher style and food comes from a wide variety of restaurants. If you’re interested in registering your child for Tamid, please click here.

One of the most important issues we face today is humanity’s stewardship of the Earth. Our tradition teaches us to use the resources of the planet, but also to respect and maintain them. There are many facets to these responsibilities, but in recent decades the problem of Climate Change has emerged as, perhaps, the most pressing. An overwhelming number of scientists say we face a crisis, a smaller number are skeptics, some states pass laws to prevent further climate change, while others instead pass laws preempting local communities from addressing the problem. The country is polarized and, at times, paralyzed.

In honor of Tu B’shvat (the Jewish birthday of the Trees), we will be having a Congregational Conversation about our stewardship of the Earth’s climate. If this issue has affected you personally, or you feel passionately that you have a story to share, please contact Rabbi Holzman (rabbiholzman@nvhcreston.org) as soon as possible to help in the planning for that evening.

Even if the environment is not your most important issue, we hope everyone will join us on January 22, to cultivate our citizenship skills and hear voices in the community.

Jewish life and practice can help us to see what really is and what really can be. We explore Jewish wisdom together about how to navigate through our lives and find fulfillment and well-being.

In our sanctuary, join me for a weekly drop-in where we will explore contemplative practices and exercises framed by a mussar (character) trait. The weekly trait will be noted in the weekly synagogue email. We will use the teachings of Mussar with mindfulness practices to create a weekly space for open approaching the multiple spiritual dimensions of Jewish tradition and Jewish living.

Ahh, it’s finally Friday! Come celebrate the last Friday of every month with us! We will have a family-mindful service for the entire community, followed by oneg and dinner. Wine will be provided. Registration for dinner is required.

Finally Friday Dinner

It's finally Friday! Join us on the last Friday of every month for a family-mindful service followed by delicious oneg and dinner. Reservations for dinner must be made by 3:00 p.m. January 24.